Budget & Revenue
Digging Deeper: How the Governor’s Proposal Increases Taxes for Low-Income Families, Gives Significant Cuts to the Wealthy
When we all pitch in our fair share, we can invest in the programs and services that help everyone to...
Virginia Parents, Advocates, Elected Officials Call for Lawmakers to Advance Family-Focused Tax Policy
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia parents and elected officials joined with advocates to hold a press conference on Thursday morning and...
Kenneth: Governor Youngkin’s tax package does little to help Southwest Virginia families most in need
This op-ed originally appeared in Cardinal News When Governor Youngkin unveiled his legacy budget in December — the only...
Showing Our Work: Measures and Changes in State Support for Schools
Improving support for K-12 education to help students thrive is a widely shared goal, and understanding how to measure Virginia’s...
How Does Virginia’s State Budget Work?
Originally published July 12, 2023: Updated Jan 8, 2024 Why the budget matters Creating broadly shared opportunity requires investing our...
Governor’s budget proposal falls short of meeting community needs, prioritizes the wealthy
Correction: A previous version of this statement said the governor’s proposal relies on $3.8 billion in one-time...
Fair Share Taxes: A Simple, Effective Solution to Invest in Our Communities
Whether we have $10 to our name or $10 million, we all want to live in a state with good...
Tax Policy Proposal Could Raise $1 Billion to Invest in Education, Housing, and More
Just before the governor unveils his budget proposal, The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) has released a new report outlining a proposal...
New Community-Driven Policy Agenda a Strong Foundation for Transformative Change in Virginia
Richmond, VA — After several months of working with and listening to community leaders and partners about the needs of...